Josh Reddick was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Indians due to tightness in his...Prior to his departure, Reddick had been 0-for-2 against Trevor Bauer. It doesn't sound as though the injury is serious, so expect him to return to the lineup in a day or...

Athletics 3B prospect Renato Nunez belted four hits Saturday in a win for Double-A Midland.He's raised his batting average from .258 to .270 over the last three games. The 21-year-old has crushed 62 homers since the start of 2013 including 14 this season. Nunez...

Sean Doolittle (shoulder) will throw a simulated game this week.It's expected to be his final step before beginning a rehab assignment. Doolittle should need more than a few rehab outings given that he's been limited to just one...

Coco Crisp (neck) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Monday.Crisp has been out since late May with his chronic neck injury. He had just two hits in 45 at-bats before going on the disabled list and is a poor bet to remain healthy over...

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that it's possible Jesse Hahn (forearm)...The A's said in mid-July that Hahn, who is battling right forearm inflammation, would be shut down for at least a month. Given that they're out of playoff contention, it's...

Sean Doolittle (shoulder) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session on Saturday.He's expected to either throw live batting practice or a simulated game next in what could be his last step before a rehab assignment. Doolittle could rejoin the Athletics'...

Making his A's debut, Aaron Brooks held the Indians to one run and five hits in 7 1/3 innings...Pitching for the Royals, Brooks gave up seven runs in two-thirds of an inning in his first big league start on May 31. He allowed three runs in 3 1/3 innings in his second...

Marcus Semien homered, walked and scored twice against the Indians on Saturday.Semien has more errors (29) than RBI (23) or walks (25) this year, yet he still has an OPS (.670) right at the league average for shortstops. It's about as weird of a bad...

Athletics recalled RHP Aaron Brooks from Triple-A Nashville.He'll start Saturday's game against Cleveland. Oakland acquired Brooks Tuesday in the trade that sent Ben Zobrist to Kansas City. The 25-year-old has a 6-5 record in 18...

Athletics designated LHP Eric O'Flaherty for assignment.O'Flaherty has posted a miserable 5.91 ERA in 25 games for Oakland this year and could probably use a change of scenery. The A's called up right-hander Aaron Brooks in the...

Kendall Graveman limited the Indians to an unearned run over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision on...After three straight poor starts, each worse than the last, Graveman turned it around nicely tonight. He allowed five hits, walked two and struck out six. His rotation spot...

Edward Mujica gave up a run in a tie game Friday to take a loss against the Indians.Mujica is Oakland's closer for now following the Tyler Clippard trade, but he could be part of an August deal if anyone wants him and he could be replaced by Sean Doolittle...

Coco Crisp (neck) will remain on his minor league rehab assignment with High-A Stockton...He is scheduled to play in games on Friday and Saturday before being re-evaluated by the Athletics medical staff on Sunday. If all goes well, there's a chance that he could...

Athletics acquired LHP Felix Doubront from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.Doubront had been designated for assignment earlier this week. He's been added to the major league roster, though it's unclear if he'll be used as a starter or reliever.